December is filled with holidays — Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, but just before the year is over, Americans will gather to celebrate something just as beloved: bacon. On Dec. 30, Bacon Day is the perfect time to scope out some of the best bacon-themed products on the market — and a great opportunity to enjoy the deliciously crispy breakfast meat before ringing in the new year.

Whether you’re looking for unique but affordable gift ideas or something fun for yourself, here are the craziest bacon-themed products you can buy to celebrate Bacon Day on the cheap.

Bacon Toothpaste: $8.85

The perfect accompaniment to your bacon floss, bacon toothpaste can be yours for under $10. Though most dentists probably don’t recommend brushing your teeth with bacon, this item would make a great gag gift or prank for the bacon lover in your life.

Bacon Bandages: $7.16

They say putting cold meat on a boo-boo can help. These bacon bandages are cut to look like real strips of bacon. As an added bonus, the container comes with a “free prize.” Here’s hoping the surprise is more bacon.

Bacon Wallet: $8.99

This wallet gives the saying “bringing home the bacon” a whole new — and literal — meaning. If you fancy carrying your cash around in what looks like a wad of bacon, this item’s for you. And because it’s made of faux leather, you can feel free to give this bacon wallet to your favorite vegetarian as a gift.

Bacon Lip Balm: $5.62

Bacon Mints: $2.50

Uncle Oinker’s Bacon Mints will allow you to enjoy the taste of bacon and freshen your breath simultaneously. Bacon is one breath-mint flavor you just have to try for yourself. No, seriously — you first.

Bacon Soap: $14

Searching for bacon gifts for the meat lover in your life? This bacon soap is a creative and affordable choice that’s also a lot of fun. Your friends can use it in the shower or set it out as hand soap to freak out their guests.

Bacon Frosting: $9.95

This bacon-flavored item screams pranking fun. Simply frost the next birthday cake you bake with this red, smoky-flavored frosting, and see the look of shock — and likely, alarm — on the birthday celebrant’s face.

Bacon Tie: $25

Bacon Salt: $3.99

Now you can add bacon flavor to all your favorite foods with J&D’s Original Bacon Salt. You can make your pancakes bacon, make your salad bacon, make your veggies bacon — even make your bacon more bacon. Surprisingly, this bacon salt is kosher and vegetarian.

Bacon Soda: $4.29

No, not baking soda. Wash down that bacon candy with another sugary bacon treat: Lester’s Fixins Bacon Soda. So, if you won’t settle for only your food and candy tasting like bacon, here’s another way to get the sizzling snack in liquid form.

Bacon Popcorn: $3.99

Chocolate-Covered Bacon: $20.98

Any bacon connoisseur would be delighted to indulge in this specialty by Marini’s Candies: chocolate-covered bacon. Marini’s even offers an ice cream that includes pieces of its delectable chocolate-covered bacon. Now, if only someone would work on making bacon-covered chocolate.

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Bacon Donuts: Various

Although the most well-known bacon donut is the maple bacon variety, let’s face it: You can put bacon on any sweet, fried treat. The result will be something special.

Bacon Cocktails: Various

Even if you don’t use bacon vodka, you can still enjoy a delicious bacon cocktail. Try this bacon-and-egg martini on for size by shaking all the ingredients together, then adding ice and garnishing with a piece of bacon:

Bacon Roses: From $6.50

What better way to say “I love you” than with a bouquet of bacon? You can buy a single bacon rose or roses by the dozen from Bacon Bouquets. And, yes, they are edible. Plus, you can eat them for breakfast before they wilt and die.

Bacon Oreos: $28.99

Squeezable Bacon: $7.99

ThinkGeek masters all sorts of zany merchandise, but the company’s designers have outdone themselves with Squeez Bacon. If you can’t buy real bacon, or are all out, just whip this stuff out of the pantry and you’re good to go. That’s right — it doesn’t even need to be refrigerated, according to the website.

Bacon Socks: $15

Books on Bacon: $9.99

If you’ve already read “101 Things to Do With Bacon,” Eliza Cross’ follow-up “101 More Things to Do with Bacon” is here to help you enjoy more crispy, meaty goodness. This gift is also ideal for the bacon-loving bookworms on your shopping list.

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